ESPN is saying that we have a 46.9% chance of making the playoffs, with Charlotte and Detroit having better chances. What i don't get is if we don't even had a 50% chance, why do they have us finishing in the playoffs @ 8th?

ESPN is saying that we have a 46.9% chance of making the playoffs, with Charlotte and Detroit having better chances. What i don't get is if we don't even had a 50% chance, why do they have us finishing in the playoffs @ 8th?

I took a quick look and from a glance -
I like but I wonder why the Raptors have like the BIGGEST range between the "best" and "worst" record possible - 17 wins as a worst, 55 wins at best!!! 38 win difference!!!

I guess that means we really can be "extremely AMAZING or extremly BAD" still eh

I took a quick look and from a glance -
I like but I wonder why the Raptors have like the BIGGEST range between the "best" and "worst" record possible - 17 wins as a worst, 55 wins at best!!! 38 win difference!!!

I guess that means we really can be "extremely AMAZING or extremly BAD" still eh

These are more gamblers stats than anything else. It just gives you statistical certainty.

Being a follower of the New York Giants Sports Stats had them as a 93% chance of making the playoffs when undefeated and now its a 44% chance. It doesn't really tell you if they'll make it or not in truth but it gives u a statistical gage on how important the rest of the schedule is to the raps.

Right now the Raps have to finish off .500 or better to be in a real race for the playoffs so the statistical markings of Hollingers is quite accurate.

Now everyone here would think they have more information than just the statistics. Also, many to overvaluve the Talent of the Raptors would think they would have greater than 50% chance to win.

Whatever the case I have a bet on the over for 38.5 wins I hope you are all correct

you got to understand those numbers, they are based on a math formula and assume everybody will continue to play exactly like they did. They have no value at this point in the season, only after 60+ games they start to be relevant.

you got to understand those numbers, they are based on a math formula and assume everybody will continue to play exactly like they did. They have no value at this point in the season, only after 60+ games they start to be relevant.

I totally agree. When there are 10-15 games left and the raps are close to the playoff or no playoff line these stats will mean a ton.

Yes, the players you'd expect to be at the top of these "ratings" are there, but what about Nazr Mohammed at #12? Or Carl Landry at #15? Or Rasho Nesterovich having second-best PER among our player behind Bosh at #26?

Yes, the players you'd expect to be at the top of these "ratings" are there, but what about Nazr Mohammed at #12? Or Carl Landry at #15? Or Rasho Nesterovich having second-best PER among our player behind Bosh at #26?

Stats... There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.

landry is having an awesome year. he's a clear frontrunner for 6th man right now, and he's putting up very efficient stats in less than 25 minutes off the bench. he's a huge reason that the rockets have been so successful.

landry is having an awesome year. he's a clear frontrunner for 6th man right now, and he's putting up very efficient stats in less than 25 minutes off the bench. he's a huge reason that the rockets have been so successful.